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  • Page 1 Viper 2 0 1 7 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 This manual illustrates and describes the operation of VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.

  • Page 3: Introduction 3

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ..............3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC ve- Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section hicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, contains the information you desire. distinctive styling, and high quality. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustra-...
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...

  • Page 8: Warnings And Cautions

    6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ....9 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY ....16 ▫...
  • Page 10 8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Reset Auto-Up ......23 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ..64 LIFTGATE .

  • Page 11: A Word About Your Keys

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a key fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fob and a Keyless Push Button Ignition. Keyless Enter-N-Go Feature This vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go ignition feature.
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand. NOTE: In the event that the FOB does not start the vehicle ( FOB not Found message) use the FOB nose (furthest point from key ring) and push the start button.

  • Page 13: Ignition Or Accessory On Message

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Ignition Or Accessory On Message WARNING! (Continued) Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind access to an unlocked vehicle.

  • Page 14: General Information

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information After placing the ignition to the ON/RUN position, the vehicle security light will turn on for three seconds for a The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: indicates that there is a problem with the system.

  • Page 15: Replacement Key Fobs

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 All of the key fobs provided with your new vehicle have Customer Key Fob Programming been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Programming key fobs may be performed at an authorized dealer. Replacement Key Fobs General Information NOTE: Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.

  • Page 16: Vehicle Security Alarm System

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM Entering The Liftgate With The System Armed The vehicle security alarm monitors the doors, liftgate, and NOTE: Using the key to open the liftgate while the vehicle hood for unauthorized entry and the ignition for unauthor- security alarm is armed will trigger the alarm.
  • Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously described arming sequences has occurred, the vehicle security alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound.

  • Page 18: Illuminated Entry

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ILLUMINATED ENTRY REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY The interior lights will turn on whenever a door is opened The Remote Keyless Entry system allows you to lock or or the liftgate is opened and the dimmer switch is not in the unlock the doors and liftgate, or activate the Panic Alarm defeat position.

  • Page 19: To Lock The Doors

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 system will turn on. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in Autolock “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor- This vehicle is equipped with Autolock. If the vehicle is mation. unlocked while the key fob is outside the vehicle and the door is not opened for 30 seconds, the car will relock.

  • Page 20: Using The Panic Alarm

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using The Panic Alarm NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold the PANIC button on the key fob for at least one second www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate and release.

  • Page 21: General Information

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves deterioration.

  • Page 22: Door Locks

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is on each door trim panel. Use WARNING! this switch to lock or unlock the doors. • Do not touch the exhaust pipe sill covers when WARNING! entering or exiting your vehicle.
  • Page 23 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Automatic Door Locks The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h). The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer per written request of the customer.

  • Page 24: Windows

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS is programmable. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Under- standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Power Windows The window controls on the driver’s door control both of WARNING! the door windows. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power windows.

  • Page 25: Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection WARNING! Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, and There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is the window will go up automatically. almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the To stop the window from going all the way up during the window before closing.

  • Page 26: Liftgate

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LIFTGATE Prior to opening, the liftgate can be unlocked by using the key fob, the manual lock cylinder located on the rear panel with use of the mechanical “emergency” key, or by activat- ing either of the power door lock switches located on the door trim panels.

  • Page 27: Occupant Restraint Systems

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Some of the safety features described in this section may be WARNING! standard equipment on some models, or may be optional • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask your autho- rized dealer.

  • Page 28: Seat Belt Systems

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind WARNING! them or under their arm. • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an 5. You should read the instructions provided with your air bag.
  • Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert) not active when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied). The BeltAlert warning sequence starts by Driver And Passenger BeltAlert (If Equipped) blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver intermittent chime.
  • Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your autho- WARNING! rized dealer. FCA US LLC does not recommend deactivat- • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more ing BeltAlert. severe injuries in a collision.
  • Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your • A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer not protect you properly.
  • Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
  • Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Positioning The Lap Belt 5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfortable and Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle not resting on your neck.
  • Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure position, your authorized dealer can provide you with a Seat Belt Extender. The Seat Belt Extender should be used Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ only if the existing seat belt is not long enough.
  • Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Seat Belt Pretensioner The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by removing slack from the seat belt early in a collision.
  • Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage, only pull the seat belt The seat belt in the passenger seating position is equipped webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR.
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking air bag.

  • Page 38: Supplemental Restraint Systems (Srs)

    36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Seat Belt Pretensioners Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) • Seat Track Position Sensors Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on some models, or may be optional •...
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine will sound to alert you if the light comes on again after related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint initial startup.
  • Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Front Air Bags WARNING! This vehicle has front air bags and lap/shoulder belts for • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument both the driver and front passenger. The front air bags are panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems.
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an The Passenger Air Bag Disable (“PAD”) Indicator Light (an impact that requires air bag deployment. A low energy amber light located in the center of the instrument panel) output is used in less severe collisions.
  • Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, WARNING! (Continued) and also are needed to help keep you in position, away covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open from an inflating air bag.
  • Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 • Facing forward. The Occupant Classification System (Ocs) Consists Of The Following: • Sitting in the center of the seat with their feet comfort- • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) ably on or near the floor. •...
  • Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The front passenger seat is occupied by a rear-facing Passenger Air Bag Disable (PAD) System child restraint. Front Passenger Front Passenger Front Passenger • The front passenger seat is occupied by a child, includ- Seat Occupant Air Bag Output Air Bag Status...
  • Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 The PAD indicator light should not be illuminated when an WARNING! adult passenger is properly seated in the front passenger • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an seat. The driver and adult passenger should verify that the PAD Indicator Light is not illuminated when an adult is air bag.
  • Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE may be sitting improperly. Follow the steps below to allow WARNING! (Continued) the OCS to detect the adult passenger’s seated weight to Light is illuminated with the words “PASSENGER activate the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag: AIR BAG OFF,”...
  • Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 The driver and passenger must always use the PAD weight on the front passenger seat may result in activation Indicator Light as a determination of whether the Passen- of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. Examples of ger Advanced Front Air Bag is activated or deactivated.
  • Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The OCS determines the front passenger’s most probable classification. If an occupant in the front passenger seat is seated improperly, the occupant may provide an output signal to the OCS that is different from the occupant’s properly seated weight input, for example: Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly...
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly WARNING! • If a child restraint system, child, small teenager or adult in the front passenger seat is seated improp- erly, the occupant may provide an output signal to the OCS that is different from the occupant’s prop- erly seated weight input.
  • Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • Always wear your seat belt and sit properly, with the • Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- seatback in an upright position, your back against ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags the seatback, sitting upright, facing forward, in the to protect you in a collision.
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • At no time should any Supplemental Restraint System The passenger seat assembly contains critical OCS compo- nents that may affect Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag (SRS) component or SRS related component or fastener inflation.
  • Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Knee Impact Bolsters The SABICs are located in the door trim below the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the AIRBAG”...
  • Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 SABIC only. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indica- WARNING! (Continued) tor of whether or not SABICs should have deployed. SABICs, occupants must wear their seat belts prop- SABICs will not deploy in all side collisions, including erly and sit upright with their backs against the seats.
  • Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Occupant Classification System The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in If A Deployment Occurs certain side impact events. The front air bags are designed to deflate immediately after The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the deployment.
  • Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat Enhanced Accident Response System irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, In the event of an impact, if the communication network see your doctor.
  • Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accessories WARNING! may be used. If it is necessary to modify the air bag • Modifications to any part of the air bag system could system for persons with disabilities, contact your cause it to fail when you need it.

  • Page 57: Child Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • These data can help provide a better understanding of Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a seats rather than in the front.
  • Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s NOTE: website for additional information: www.tc.gc.ca/eng/ • For additional information, refer to www.safercar.gov/ motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm parents/index.htm or call: 1–888–327–4236 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Recommended Type Of Child Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Restraint...
  • Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Infant And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing in • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach air bag.
  • Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they Children Too Large For Booster Seats should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt belt-positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over seat belt.
  • Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the WARNING! child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the • Improper installation or failure to properly secure a child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check seat belt fit periodically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched.
  • Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Please see the table below and the following sections for more information. Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations • ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor •...
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Frequently Asked Questions about installing child restraints with seat belts What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to the...
  • Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 There is a tether strap anchor located behind the child tether access cover behind the passenger seat. To attach a child restraint tether strap to the anchor: 1. Move the seat forward. 2.

  • Page 66: Transporting Pets

    64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Attach the tether hook to the anchor loop. WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
  • Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 It is recommended for the operator to observe the follow- 300 to 500 miles (483 to 805 km): ing driving behaviors during the new vehicle break-in • Exercise the full engine rpm range, shifting manually at period: higher rpms when possible.

  • Page 68: Safety Tips

    66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas Transporting Passengers WARNING! NOTE: Never transport passengers in the cargo area. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. WARNING! Breathing it can make you unconscious and can even- •...

  • Page 69: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust Air Bag Warning Light system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the The light should come on and remain on for four to eight vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is seconds for a bulb check when the ignition is first cycled to damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the complete...
  • Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on the driver’s An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or stacked side floor area. To check for interference, with the floor mat, or damaged floor mat fasteners may cause vehicle properly parked with the engine off, fully your floor mat to interfere with the accelerator, brake, depress the accelerator, the brake, and the clutch...

  • Page 71: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Lights WARNING! (Continued) Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and • If the vehicle carpet has been removed and re- exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn installed, always properly attach carpet to the floor signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument and check the floor mat fasteners are secure to the panel.
  • Page 73 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Headlight Time Delay ....84 MIRRORS ......73 ▫...
  • Page 74 72 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ..100 TILT STEERING COLUMN ....90 ▫ Using HomeLink ..... . .101 ADJUSTABLE PEDALS .

  • Page 75: Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 73 MIRRORS WARNING! Automatic Dimming Mirror ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1 vehicles behind you. This feature will be defaulted on, and and Assist, will NOT work without an operable only be disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse.
  • Page 76 74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Uconnect Access Customer Care – In-vehicle support for • Once a connection is made between the vehicle’s 9-1-1 Uconnect Access and Uconnect Access Via Mobile fea- Call system and the 9-1-1 operator, the 9-1-1 operator tures.

  • Page 77: Outside Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! 3G(data) network and GPS signal reception is re- To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never quired for the 9-1-1 Call system to function properly. spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. •...

  • Page 78: Power Mirrors

    76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Mirrors Vanity Mirror The power mirror controls are located on the driver-side A vanity mirror is on the passenger side sun visor. To use door trim panel. the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and swing the mirror cover upward.

  • Page 79: Seats

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 SEATS Manual Seats Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the Forward And Rearward Adjustment vehicle. WARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
  • Page 80 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Seat Height Adjustment Recliner Adjustment Height Adjustment Lever Recline Lever The seat height adjustment lever is located on the outboard The recliner lever is located on the outboard side of the side of the seat. Pull upward on the lever to raise the seat seat.

  • Page 81: Power Seats

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 82 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reclining The Seatback Forward Or Rearward WARNING! The seatback can be reclined both forward and rearward. • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Push the power seat recliner switch forward or rearward, Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of the seatback will move in the direction of the switch.

  • Page 83: Non-Adjustable Head Restraints

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 Non-Adjustable Head Restraints TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD The non-adjustable head restraints are form fitted into the 1. Reach into the back side area of the driver’s front fender upper structure of the seatback and are designed to reduce to gain access to the hood release lever.
  • Page 84 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull the hood release lever rearward to release the hood latches. Opened Hood NOTE: The recommended lift point is to place the lifting hand forward of one of the wiper arms and pull up. The Hood Release Lever assist props will help raise and hold the hood to a normal 3.

  • Page 85: Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 LIGHTS CAUTION! Headlight Switch • Do not leave the hood open in areas where strong The headlight switch is located on the left side of the gust of wind are likely. Such a place might be by the instrument panel.

  • Page 86: Automatic Headlights

    84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlights Headlight Time Delay This system automatically turns the headlights on or off This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, for up to 90 seconds (programmable) when leaving your rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the A vehicle in an unlit area.

  • Page 87: Daytime Running Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 Daytime Running Lights The LED Daytime Running Lights will come on whenever the engine is running and the park brake is off. The headlight switch must be used for normal nighttime driv- ing. NOTE: If allowed by law in the country in which the vehicle was purchased the Daytime Running Lights can be turned on and off using the Uconnect System, refer to...

  • Page 88: High/Low Beam Switch

    86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • A “Turn Signal On” message will appear in the instru- operation after automatic battery protection is enabled ment cluster display and a continuous chime will sound (lights off), either place the ignition in the ON/RUN if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with position or cycle the light switch.

  • Page 89: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 Interior Light Control Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior first detent.

  • Page 90: Intermittent Wiper System

    88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System CAUTION! (Continued) Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make • In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles allow the wipers to return to the park position before desirable.

  • Page 91: Windshield Washers

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 Windshield Washers WARNING! To use the windshield washer, push the washer knob, Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to the lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or second detent.

  • Page 92: Tilt Steering Column

    90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT STEERING COLUMN WARNING! The tilt release lever is located below the multifunction Do not adjust the steering column while driving. lever on the left side of the steering column. To tilt the Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- column, simply pull the release lever rearward toward you ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the...
  • Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 NOTE: • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. • Always adjust the pedals to a position that allows full pedal travel. • Further small adjustments may be necessary to find the best possible seat/pedal position.

  • Page 94: Adjustable Foot Rest

    92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Foot Rest 4. Tighten the nut, being careful not to over tighten it. This feature allows the driver to adjust the foot rest SPEED CONTROL forward or backward and to rotate it upward or downward When engaged, the Speed Control takes over accelerator to allow for greater driving comfort.

  • Page 95: To Activate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Speed WARNING! Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control buttons are pushed at the same time. If this Leaving the Speed Control system on when not in use occurs, the Speed Control System can be reactivated by is dangerous.

  • Page 96: To Resume Speed

    94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Speed Metric Speed (km/h) • Pushing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 km/h To resume a previously set speed, push the RES button and release. Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph increase in set speed.

  • Page 97: To Accelerate For Passing

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Metric Speed (km/h) display along with a caution note to “check entire sur- roundings” across the top of the screen. After five seconds • Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 km/h this note will disappear.
  • Page 98 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The following table shows the approximate distances for each zone: Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) Yellow 1 ft - 6.5 ft (30 cm - 2 m) Green 6.5 ft or greater (2 m or greater) WARNING!

  • Page 99: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED Before You Begin Programming HomeLink HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that Ensure your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized you begin programming.

  • Page 100: Programming A Rolling Code

    98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code 1. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position. For programming garage door openers that were manufac- 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) tured after 1995.

  • Page 101: Programming A Non-Rolling Code

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 6. Return to the vehicle and push the programmed 2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink button until the HomeLink button twice (holding the button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not light stops blinking).

  • Page 102: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

    100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Push and hold the programmed HomeLink button and Canadian/Gate Operator Programming observe the indicator light. For programming transmitters in Canada/United States • If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after is complete and the garage door/device should acti- several seconds of transmission.

  • Page 103: Using Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 4. Watch for the HomeLink indicator to change flash rates. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up to 30 place the ignition in the RUN position with the engine ON. seconds or longer in rare cases.

  • Page 104: Security

    102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Security If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 Internet It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in HomeLink.com for information or assistance. your vehicle. To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons for 20 WARNING! seconds until the red indicator flashes.

  • Page 105: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 General Information ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Your vehicle is equipped with two 12 volt (13 amp) power Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two outlet that can be used to power cellular phones, small conditions: electronics and other low powered electrical accessories.
  • Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The second power outlet is located between the seat backs WARNING! above the cup holders. This power outlet is connected directly by the battery and powered at all times. To avoid serious injury or death: •...

  • Page 107: Auxiliary Jumper Harness

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 CAUTION! (Continued) • After the use of high power draw accessories, or long periods of the vehicle not being started (with acces- sories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
  • Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The red wire in the bundle is the power wire and Re-install the mirror cover and be sure to not pinch the will provide the positive 12 volts to the electronic device. wires that go into the electronic device.

  • Page 109: Cupholders - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 CUPHOLDERS — IF EQUIPPED STORAGE There are two cupholders located in the rear of the center Glove Compartment console. An electronic glove compartment is located on the passen- ger side of the instrument panel. Push in the button to open the glove compartment.

  • Page 110: Console Features

    108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Console Features Console Cubby Bin — If Equipped An open storage area, or cubby bin, is located in the center console rearward of the gear selector. Opened Glove Compartment NOTE: The glove compartment will lock with the door locks unless the key fob is detected inside the vehicle.
  • Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Cargo Net Storage — If Equipped There is a cargo net storage area located between the driver and passenger’s seat. Storage Bin Location WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- Cargo Net Storage Location ment lid in the open position.

  • Page 112: Door Storage

    110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage window defroster automatically turns off after approxi- mately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of The door panels contain storage areas located in the lower operation, push the button a second time. center area of the door panel.
  • Page 113 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ...113 CYBERSECURITY ......140 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
  • Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Climate (8.4 NAV) ..... .177 CLIMATE CONTROLS ....161 ▫...

  • Page 115: Instrument Panel Features

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 113 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Passenger Air Bag 11 — Climate Controls 2 — Sound System Speaker 7 — Glove Compartment 12 — Dimmer Controls 3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Uconnect System 13 —...

  • Page 116: Instrument Cluster

    114 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster...

  • Page 117: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 115 Instrument Cluster Descriptions WARNING! (Continued) 1. Speedometer under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your Ve- • Indicates vehicle speed. hicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph. 2. Tachometer • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute CAUTION! (RPM x 1000).

  • Page 118: Warning And Indicator Lights

    116 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS All active telltales will display first if applicable. The system check menu may appear different based upon The warning/indicator lights switch on in the instrument equipment options and current vehicle status. Some tell- panel together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic tales are optional and may not appear.
  • Page 119 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 117 Air Bag Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
  • Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity CAUTION! in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on Light will turn on along with the ABS Light.
  • Page 121 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 119 Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped Red Telltale What It Means Light Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed.
  • Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Battery Charge Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Battery Charge Warning Light This light illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the engine is running, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 123 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 121 Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a prob- lem is detected while the engine is running, the light will either stay on or flash depending on the nature of the problem.
  • Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Oil Temperature Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Oil Temperature Warning Light This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is high. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. Door Open Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means...

  • Page 125: Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 123 Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position before engine start.
  • Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position, and when ESC is activated.
  • Page 127 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 125 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off. Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light —...
  • Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases, optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
  • Page 129 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 127 Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire CAUTION! maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to main- tain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not The TPMS has been optimized for the original equip- reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low ment tires and wheels.
  • Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Low Fuel Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Low Fuel Indicator Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 2 gal (7.5 L) this light will turn on, and remain on un- til fuel is added. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means...

  • Page 131: Green Telltale Indicator Lights

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 129 Green Telltale Indicator Lights Park/Headlight On Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light Park/Headlight On Indicator Light This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on. Turn Signal Indicator Lights Green Telltale What It Means Light...

  • Page 132: White Telltale Indicator Lights

    130 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light This light will turn on when the cruise control has been set to a certain speed. White Telltale Indicator Lights Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light White Telltale...

  • Page 133: Blue Telltale Indicator Lights

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 131 Blue Telltale Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Blue Telltale What It Means Light High Beam Indicator Light This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.

  • Page 134: Instrument Cluster Display Controls

    132 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Cluster Display Controls This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pushing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The instrument cluster display consists of the following: • Tachometer •...
  • Page 135 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133 • Down Arrow Button The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering Push and release the down arrow button to scroll wheel: downward through the main menu and sub- menus (Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Audio, Stored Messages, Screen Set Up).

  • Page 136: Instrument Cluster Display Messages

    134 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Parking Brake Engaged Instrument Cluster Display Messages • Front Seat Belts Unbuckled • Brake Fluid Low • Driver Seat Belt Unbuckled • Service Electronic Braking System • Passenger Seat Belt Unbuckled • Engine Temperature Hot •...

  • Page 137: Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu Items

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 135 • Doors Open Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) • Park Brake Engaged Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Vehicle Info icon is highlighted. Push Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu Items and release the right arrow button to display the Push and release the up or down arrow button until the following information submenus:...
  • Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” under Current Torque “Starting and Operating” for further information. Push and release the up or down arrow button until Coolant Temperature “Current Torque” is highlighted. Push and release the right arrow button, and the current torque will be displayed.
  • Page 139 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 Trip A Audio Push and release the up or down arrow button Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Trip A icon is highlighted. The Trip A until the Audio display icon is highlighted. Push information will display the following: and release the right arrow button to display the active source.
  • Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Average Fuel • Trip B • Current Fuel • Elapsed Time • Trip A • Oil Pressure • Trip B • Oil Temperature • Elapsed Time • Battery • Oil Pressure • Coolant Temperature •...
  • Page 141 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 SRT Performance Braking Distance Push and release the left or right arrow button until the last Braking Distance information is displayed. 1/4 Mile Elapsed Time WARNING! Push and release the left or right arrow button until the last 1/4 Mile Top Speed &...

  • Page 142: Cybersecurity

    140 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Diagnostic Codes To Deactivate Hibernation Mode 1. Push the key fob unlock button to unlock the vehicle. Push and release the up or down arrow button 2. Push the Keyless Push Button Ignition to the ON/RUN until the Diagnostic Code icon is highlighted.
  • Page 143 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your NOTE: vehicle systems may still exist, even if the most recent • FCA or your dealer may contact you directly regarding version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software) is software updates.

  • Page 144: Uconnect Settings

    142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL UCONNECT SETTINGS Buttons On The Faceplate The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, center of the instrument panel that allow you to access and there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right change the customer programmable features.
  • Page 145 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 143 To adjust the setting of a programmable feature, press the screen. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow button on the right desired setting option. Once in the desired setting option, side of the screen will allow you to toggle up or down press and release the preferred setting until a check-mark through the list of available settings.
  • Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Set Theme NOTE: When the “Set Theme” feature is selected, you may select the theme for the display screen. To make your selection, press the Set Theme button on the touchscreen, then select the desired theme option button until a check-mark ap- pears showing that the setting has been selected.
  • Page 147 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 145 Setting Name Selectable Options Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster” feature is selected, the turn-by-turn directions will appear in the in- strument cluster display as the vehicle approaches a designated turn within a programmed route. Voice After pressing the “Voice”...
  • Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Clock After pressing the “Clock” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Sync Time With GPS — If Equipped Set Time Hours NOTE: The “Set Time Hours” feature will allow you to adjust the hours. The “Sync time with GPS” button on the touch- screen must be unchecked.
  • Page 149 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 147 Safety & Driving Assistance — If Equipped After pressing the Safety & Driving Assistance button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options ParkView Backup Camera Delay NOTE: The “ParkView Backup Camera Delay” setting determines whether or not the screen will display the rear view image with dynamic grid lines for up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE.
  • Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Headlights With Wip- ers — If Equipped Headlight Illumi- 0 sec 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec nated On Approach NOTE: When the “Headlight Illumination On Approach” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights remain on after the doors are unlocked with the key fob.
  • Page 151 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 149 Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Unlock On Exit NOTE: When the “Auto Unlock On Exit” feature is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped, the transmis- sion is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened. Flash Lights With Lock Sound Horn With Lock 1st Press...
  • Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Off Options After pressing the Engine Off Options button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Engine Off Power De- 0 sec 45 sec 5 minutes 10 minutes lay —...
  • Page 153 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 Audio After pressing the Audio button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Balance/Fade Speaker Icon NOTE: When in this display you may adjust the “Balance/Fade” of the audio by pressing and dragging the “Speaker Icon” toward any location in the box.
  • Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone/Bluetooth After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Paired Phones List Of Paired Phones NOTE: The “Paired Phones” feature shows which phones are paired to the Phone/Bluetooth system. For further information, refer to the Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement.
  • Page 155 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 Setting Name Selectable Options Channel Skip List of Channels NOTE: SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to exclude undesirable channels while scanning. This feature allows you to select the channels you would like to skip. Sirius ID Subscription Info NOTE:...
  • Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Clear Personal Data After pressing the “Clear Personal Data” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Clear Personal Data Cancel NOTE: When the “Clear Personal Data” feature is selected it will remove all personal data including Bluetooth devices and presets.

  • Page 157: Srt Performance Pages

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 SRT Performance Pages CAUTION! To access the SRT Performance Pages, press the “Apps” Check engine oil level at every fuel fill-up. Running an button on the touchscreen then select the “SRT Perfor- engine with a low oil level can cause severe engine mance Pages”...
  • Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • With an SD Card installed, press the “SD Card” to save The following describes each feature and its operation: runs to the SD Card. Timers • Press the “Uconnect” button to save the runs to the When the Timers Page is selected you will be able to select Owner web page.
  • Page 159 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 • Oil Pressure NOTE: The distance measurement will be aborted if the brake pedal is released before the vehicle comes to a Displays the actual oil pressure. complete stop. • Battery Voltage • Brake Speed Displays the actual battery voltage.

  • Page 160: Uconnect Radios - If Equipped

    158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When selected, this screen displays the following values: • Speed (mph) Displays the actual speed. • Horsepower (hp) Displays the actual horsepower. • Torque (ft-lb) Displays the actual torque. •...

  • Page 161: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod and The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a iPhone devices. Some iPod software versions may not fully push-button in the center. Pushing the top of the switch support the iPod control features.

  • Page 162: Radio Antenna

    160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RADIO ANTENNA General Information The am/fm radio antenna is located in the windshield. This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two The Satellite/Navigation antenna is located in the rear conditions: liftgate, while the cellular phone antenna is on the wind- shield behind the interior rearview mirror.

  • Page 163: Climate Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 CLIMATE CONTROLS The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the instrument panel below the radio. Overview 8.4 NAV Temperature Controls...
  • Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Descriptions Icon Description MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is on. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
  • Page 165 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 Icon Description AUTO Button — If Equipped Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing this function will cause the system to switch between manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to “Automatic Operation” for more information. Front Defrost Button Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode.
  • Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Icon Description Faceplate Knob Blower Control Blower Control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds available. Adjusting the blower will cause automatic mode to switch to manual operation.
  • Page 167 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 Icon Description Panel Mode Panel Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction.
  • Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Icon Description Driver Temperature Up And Down Button Provides the driver with temperature control. Push the up button on the faceplate for warmer temperature settings or on the touchscreen, press and slide the temperature bar button towards the red arrow for warmer temperature settings.

  • Page 169: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 • If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, is selected. Press the button a second time to turn off the select Defrost mode and adjust blower speed if needed. Recirculation mode and allow outside air into the vehicle. •...

  • Page 170: Operating Tips

    168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is NOTE: The system will not automatically sense the pres- not necessary to change the settings. You will experience ence of fog, mist or ice on the windshield. DEFROST mode the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to must be manually selected to clear the windshield and side function automatically.
  • Page 171 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 Vacation/Storage Outside Air Intake Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e., Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves.
  • Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...

  • Page 173: Personalized Menu Bar

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 PERSONALIZED MENU BAR UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS The Uconnect features and services in the main menu bar are Introducing Uconnect easily changed for your convenience. Simply follow these steps: Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these helpful quick tips.

  • Page 174: Basic Voice Commands

    172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Help to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands Two buttons are all you need to control your Uconnect system with your voice. • Repeat to listen to the system prompts again Notice the visual cues that inform you of your voice recog- nition system’s status.

  • Page 175: Radio

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Radio Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM or SiriusXM Satellite Radio stations you would like to hear. (Subscrip- tion or included SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial required.) Push the VR button . After the beep, say: •...

  • Page 176: Media

    174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Media Uconnect offers connections via USB, SD, Bluetooth and auxiliary ports (If Equipped). Voice operation is only available for connected USB and iPod devices. (Remote CD player optional and not available on all vehicles.) Push the VR button .

  • Page 177: Phone

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 Phone Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy with Uconnect. When the Phonebook button is illuminated on your touchscreen, your system ready. Check UconnectPhone.com for mobile phone compatibility and pairing instructions. Push the Phone button .
  • Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Listen to the Uconnect prompts. After the beep, repeat one of the pre-defined messages and follow the system prompts. PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES Yes. Stuck in traffic. See you later. Start without I’ll be late. Okay.

  • Page 179: Climate (8.4 Nav)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 Climate (8.4 NAV) Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures hands-free and keep everyone comfortable while you keep moving ahead. Push the VR button . After the beep, say one of the following commands: • Set temperature to 70 degrees TIP: Voice Command for Climate may only be used to adjust the interior temperature of your vehicle.

  • Page 180: Navigation (8.4 Nav)

    178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Navigation (8.4 NAV) The Uconnect navigation feature helps you save time and become more productive when you know exactly how to get to where you want to go. 1. To enter a destination, push the VR button .

  • Page 181: Uconnect Access (8.4 Nav)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 Uconnect Access (8.4 NAV) Stolen Vehicle Assistance Remote Horn and Lights WARNING! Yelp Search ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the Voice Texting road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1 and Assist, will NOT work without an operable Roadside Assistance Call 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network connection.

  • Page 182: Register (8.4 Nav)

    180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Register (8.4 NAV) Signing up is easy! Simply follow the steps above. Or, press the “Apps ” button on the touchscreen to To unlock the full potential of Uconnect Access in your “Register By Web” to complete the process using your vehicle, you first need to register with Uconnect Access.

  • Page 183: Voice Texting (8.4 Nav)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 To link your internet radio accounts: Voice Texting (8.4 NAV) 1. Download the Uconnect Access App to your mobile 1. To send a message, push the Phone button . After the device. beep, say the following command: “Send message to John Smith.”...
  • Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Apple iPhone iOS6 or later supports reading incoming text TIP: messages only. To enable this feature on your Apple • Voice Texting is not compatible with iPhone, but if your iPhone, follow these 4 simple steps: vehicle is equipped with Siri Eyes Free, you can use your voice to send a text message.

  • Page 185: Yelp (8.4 Nav)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 Yelp (8.4 NAV) Once registered with Uconnect Access, you can use your voice to search for the most popular places or things around you. 1. Press the “Apps ” button on the touchscreen. 2. Press the “Yelp” button on the touchscreen. 3.

  • Page 186: Siriusxm Travel Link (8.4 Nav)

    184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4 NAV) Need to find a gas station, view local movie listings, check a sports score or the 5 - day weather forecast? SiriusXM Travel Link is a suite of services that brings a wealth of information right to your Uconnect 8.4 NAV system.

  • Page 187: Do Not Disturb

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 • Auto reply with text message is only available on Do Not Disturb phones that supporting Bluetooth MAP. With Do Not Disturb, you can disable notifications from incoming calls and texts, allowing you to keep your eyes General Information on the road and hands on the wheel.

  • Page 188: Additional Information

    186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Additional Information © 2016 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc.
  • Page 189 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Traction ......199 STARTING PROCEDURES ....190 ▫...
  • Page 190 188 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ....210 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) ..228 ▫ Tire Markings ......210 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .
  • Page 191 STARTING AND OPERATING 189 ▫ CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ..236 TRAILER TOWING ..... .242 ▫...

  • Page 192: Starting Procedures

    190 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES CAUTION! Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Long periods of engine idling, especially at higher inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if than normal engine idle speeds, can cause excessive present, instruct any other occupant to buckle their seat belt.
  • Page 193 STARTING AND OPERATING 191 NOTE: 3. Place the gear selector in NEUTRAL. • You must disarm the security system in order to start the 4. Push the red ENGINE START/STOP button located on engine. Refer to “Security Alarm System” in “Things To the instrument panel.

  • Page 194: If Engine Fails To Start

    192 STARTING AND OPERATING If Engine Fails To Start If the engine is flooded, it may start to run, but not have enough power to continue running when the ENGINE START button is released. If this occurs, continue cranking CAUTION! up to 15 seconds with the accelerator pedal pushed all the To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the way to the floor.

  • Page 195: Shifting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 193 Shifting CAUTION! Fully press the clutch pedal and lift your foot off the • Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch accelerator pedal before shifting gears. As you release the pedal, or try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 196 194 STARTING AND OPERATING The spring will try to pull the gear selector toward third into REVERSE with the ignition in the OFF position. and fourth gear. Make sure you move the gear selector into This is normal operation of the transmission reverse second or fifth gear.

  • Page 197: Recommended Shift Speeds

    STARTING AND OPERATING 195 Recommended Shift Speeds engine speed is less than 1,550 RPM, and the transmission is in first gear, and the accelerator is at 20% throttle or less. To use your manual transmission for fuel economy it The “Skip Shift Indicator Light” located in the tachometer should be upshifted as listed below.

  • Page 198: Street/Race Mode - If Equipped

    196 STARTING AND OPERATING STREET/RACE MODE — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: • With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the suspen- This vehicle is equipped with a two mode electronic controlled damping system. This system allows for a sion damping system will be in the last mode the system compliant street suspension damping setting or a firmer was in when the vehicle was turned off.
  • Page 199 STARTING AND OPERATING 197 4. Push and release the “LAUNCH” button (located on the Release the accelerator pedal to deactivate launch control. steering wheel controls). Pushing the launch control button or actuating the brakes will also deactivate launch control. NOTE: •...

  • Page 200: Track Use

    198 STARTING AND OPERATING • Tire pressure: WARNING! (Continued) – 35psi hot recommended. This typically can be reckless or dangerous manner, which can jeopardize achieved with cold pressures between 25 and 29 psi, the user’s safety or the safety of others. Only a safe, depending on driver, track, and ambient conditions.

  • Page 201: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    STARTING AND OPERATING 199 • Track usage results in increased operating temperatures Traction of the engine, transmission, clutch, driveline and brake When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a system. This may affect noise (NVH) countermeasures wedge of water to build up between the tire and road designed into your vehicle.

  • Page 202: Driving Through Water

    200 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING! Driving through water more than a few inches/centimeters • Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and pre- traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) vent damage to your vehicle.

  • Page 203: Power Steering

    STARTING AND OPERATING 201 If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will CAUTION! (Continued) still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- • Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering standing water.

  • Page 204: Power Steering Fluid Check

    202 STARTING AND OPERATING Power Steering Fluid Check PARKING BRAKE Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should be checked at every oil change if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as anticipated.

  • Page 205: Brake System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 203 As an added precaution when parking the vehicle, turn the WARNING! front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with away from the curb on an uphill grade. access to an unlocked vehicle.

  • Page 206: Brake Pad Break-In

    204 STARTING AND OPERATING In the event power assist is lost for any reason (i.e., Safe Operating Tips repeated brake applications with the engine off) the brakes will still function. However, the effort required to brake the WARNING! vehicle will be much greater than that required with the To use your brakes and accelerator more safely, follow power system operating.

  • Page 207: Electronic Brake Control System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 205 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM makes a low humming noise during operation, which is normal. Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes the Anti-Lock Brake CAUTION! System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), and Elec- tronic Stability Control (ESC).

  • Page 208: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    206 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) The “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” will turn • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent on and stay on briefly as a bulb check when the the natural laws of physics from acting on the ignition is first turned on.

  • Page 209: Electronic Stability Control

    STARTING AND OPERATING 207 Electronic Stability Control WARNING! In full on mode the TCS system enhances directional The Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) cannot control and stability of the vehicle under various driving prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the conditions.
  • Page 210 208 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Operating Modes In this mode, all TCS and ESC stability features are turned OFF. To enter the “Full Off” mode, push and hold the The ESC system may have five available operating modes: “ESC”...
  • Page 211 STARTING AND OPERATING 209 will display in the vehicle cluster (left of the odometer). WARNING! Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. When in Track Mode, the TCS functionality of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature described in the WARNING! TCS section), has been disabled, the “ESC Track Light”...

  • Page 212: Tire Safety Information

    210 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
  • Page 213 STARTING AND OPERATING 211 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
  • Page 214 212 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol – A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions –...

  • Page 215: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 213 Tire Identification Number (TIN) the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on the The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire; outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard side of however, the date code may only be on one side.

  • Page 216: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    214 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located be- hind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.

  • Page 217: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    STARTING AND OPERATING 215 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
  • Page 218 216 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard WARNING! • Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
  • Page 219 STARTING AND OPERATING 217 Loading Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit— The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to XXX lbs.”...
  • Page 220 218 STARTING AND OPERATING • For the following example, the combined weight of Metric Example For Load Limit occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg, and there (392 kg). will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635- 340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
  • Page 221 STARTING AND OPERATING 219 WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the rec- ommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never over- load them.

  • Page 222: Tires - General Information

    220 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING! (Continued) Tire Pressure • Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and vehicle control. satisfactory operation of your vehicle.

  • Page 223: Tire Inflation Pressures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 221 Tread Wear CAUTION! Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause abnormal After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always wear patterns and reduced tread life, resulting in the need reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture for earlier tire replacement.

  • Page 224: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

    222 STARTING AND OPERATING pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which Radial Ply Tires equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition. WARNING! Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on during operation.

  • Page 225: Tire Types

    STARTING AND OPERATING 223 Tire Types WARNING! All Season Tires — If Equipped Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You All season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring, could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or Summer, Fall and Winter).

  • Page 226: Spare Tires - If Equipped

    224 STARTING AND OPERATING Spare Tires — If Equipped Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact of a spare tire, please refer to the “Tire Service Kit”...
  • Page 227 STARTING AND OPERATING 225 Limited Use Spare — If Equipped WARNING! The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use Compact and Collapsible spares are for temporary only. This tire is identified by a label located on the limited emergency use only.

  • Page 228: Tire Spinning

    226 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping. Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies”...

  • Page 229: Life Of Tire

    STARTING AND OPERATING 227 Life Of Tire Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors oil, grease, and gasoline. including, but not limited to: Replacement Tires •...

  • Page 230: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)

    228 STARTING AND OPERATING It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer WARNING! (Continued) or original equipment dealer with any questions you may • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having ad- have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use equate speed capability can result in sudden tire equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the failure and loss of vehicle control.

  • Page 231: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    STARTING AND OPERATING 229 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The front and rear tires are different sizes and cannot be used in place of each other. Rotate the tires “side-to-side” Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at as shown in the diagram. different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions.

  • Page 232: Treadwear

    230 STARTING AND OPERATING Treadwear Temperature Grades The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled condi- representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat tions on a specified government test course.

  • Page 233: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 231 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless period.
  • Page 234 232 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle may have a recommended cold CAUTION! (Continued) (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure of 30 • Using aftermarket tire sealants may cause the Tire psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor to become the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), a tempera- inoperable.

  • Page 235: Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings

    STARTING AND OPERATING 233 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- automatically update, the graphic display in the instru- nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain ment cluster will change color back to the original color, correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure and the TPM Telltale Light will turn off.

  • Page 236: Tpms Deactivation - If Equipped

    234 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains ma- To reactivate the TPMS, replace all four wheel and tire terials that may block radio wave signals. assemblies (road tires) with tires equipped with TPM sensors. Then, drive the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 3.

  • Page 237: Fuel Requirements

    STARTING AND OPERATING 235 FUEL REQUIREMENTS Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner 8.4L Engine burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”. Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are specifi- The 8.4L engine is designed to meet all cally blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air emissions regulations, provide optimal quality.

  • Page 238: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

    236 STARTING AND OPERATING CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications CAUTION! (Continued) Modifications that allow the engine to run on compressed observe pump labels as they should clearly communi- natural gas (CNG) or liquid propane (LP) may result in cate if a fuel contains greater than 10% ethanol (E-10). damage to the engine, emissions, and fuel system compo- nents.

  • Page 239: Materials Added To Fuel

    STARTING AND OPERATING 237 Materials Added To Fuel Fuel System Cautions Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane CAUTION! rating, gasolines that contain detergents, corrosion, and stability additives are recommended. Using gasolines that Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s have these additives will help improve fuel economy, performance: reduce emissions, and maintain vehicle performance.

  • Page 240: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    238 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions control ADDING FUEL system can result in civil penalties being assessed against 1. Push the fuel filler door release switch (located in the you. driver’s door map pocket). Carbon Monoxide Warnings 2.

  • Page 241: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release

    STARTING AND OPERATING 239 NOTE: A funnel is provided (located in the trunk in the Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release spare tire area) to open the flapper door to allow for If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel emergency refueling with a gas can.
  • Page 242 240 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Pull the edge of the access door on the right side inner 4. Pull the release cable to release the fuel door. trim panel to expose the emergency release cable. Release Cable Edge Of Access Door...
  • Page 243 STARTING AND OPERATING 241 Fuel Door Open Carpet Into Original Position 5. Return the release cable to the original position (inside the inner trim panel) and push the carpet back into the original position.

  • Page 244: Trailer Towing

    242 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground Manual Transmission Flat Tow None...

  • Page 245: Ground Clearance

    STARTING AND OPERATING 243 GROUND CLEARANCE The front and rear fascias and side sills ride low and ground clearance is limited. CAUTION! Damage to the front and rear fascias and side sills can occur if you disregard the low ground clearance in these areas of your vehicle.

  • Page 247: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions ..250 HAZARD WARNING FLASHER ... . .246 ▫ Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit ..252 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .

  • Page 248: Hazard Warning Flasher

    246 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • In city traffic — While stopped, put the transmission in HAZARD WARNING FLASHER NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed. The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the center • In city traffic — While moving, shift into the highest of the instrument panel above the climate controls.

  • Page 249: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 247 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle, the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a properly cali- brated torque wrench.

  • Page 250: Tire Service Kit - If Equipped

    248 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each WARNING! nut/bolt has been tightened twice. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.

  • Page 251: Tire Service Kit Storage

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 249 Tire Service Kit Storage Tire Service Kit Components And Operation The Tire Service Kit is located in the left side of the trunk. Tire Service Kit Components Tire Service Kit Location 1 — Sealant Bottle 5 —...

  • Page 252: Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions

    250 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions • Replace the Tire Service Kit Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed at the lower right hand corner on the bottle label) to assure Selecting Air Mode...
  • Page 253 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 251 • When the Tire Service Kit sealant is in a liquid form, WARNING! clean water, and a damp cloth will remove the material • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle from the vehicle or tire and wheel components.

  • Page 254: Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit

    252 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit WARNING! (Continued) (A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit: • A loose Tire Service Kit thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the 1.
  • Page 255 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 253 3. Place the Tire Service Kit flat on the ground next to the If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10 deflated tire. seconds through the Sealant Hose (6): 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the 1.
  • Page 256 254 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the Sealant If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at Hose (6): least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes: 1. Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no longer 1.
  • Page 257 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 255 (D) Drive Vehicle: 4. Check the pressure in the tire by reading the Pressure Gauge (3). Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 Bar): distribution of the Tire Service Kit Sealant within the tire.

  • Page 258: Jump-Starting Procedures

    256 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the instrument 6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end of panel after the tire has been repaired. the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump).
  • Page 259 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 257 NOTE: The battery is located underneath an access panel Connecting The Jumper Cables inside the rear compartment on the left side of the vehicle. 1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such A remote battery terminal is located in the engine compart- as watchbands or bracelets that might make an inadver- ment for jump-starting.
  • Page 260 258 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 7. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 8. Connect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery. 9.

  • Page 261: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 259 Disconnecting The Jumper Cables FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can 1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable from often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn your steering the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the wheel right and left to clear the area around the front discharged battery.

  • Page 262: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    260 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM CAUTION! (EARS) • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident 1st gear and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster Response System. than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may Please refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —...
  • Page 263 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Body Lubrication ..... .272 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 8.4L ...263 ▫...
  • Page 264 262 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Backup Lamps ......297 REPLACEMENT BULBS ....296 BULB REPLACEMENT .

  • Page 265: Engine Compartment - 8.4L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 263 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 8.4L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir 2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 7 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 4 — Power Distribution Center 9 —...

  • Page 266: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)

    264 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) If the light is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is To meet new government regulations and promote cleaner required. air, your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II.

  • Page 267: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 265 replacement. If the OBD II system should be determined WARNING! (Continued) not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test. • Access, or allow others to access, information Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which you stored in your vehicle systems, including personal can use prior to going to the test station.

  • Page 268: Replacement Parts

    266 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully use of non-MOPAR parts for maintenance and repairs will illuminated until you place the ignition in the off posi- not be covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. tion or start the engine.

  • Page 269: Maintenance Procedures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 267 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance flush is needed because of component malfunction, services determined by the engineers who designed your use only the specified fluid for the flushing proce- vehicle.
  • Page 270 268 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper main- engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- tenance intervals.

  • Page 271: Engine Oil Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 269 Engine Oil Filter WARNING! (Continued) The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in serious every engine oil change. personal injury. Engine Oil Filter Selection Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil filter.
  • Page 272 270 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To gain access to the battery, remove the floor portion of the WARNING! (Continued) rear compartment carpet. a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area immediately with large amounts of water. •...

  • Page 273: Hibernation Mode

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 271 To Activate Hibernation Mode CAUTION! (Continued) 1. Cycle the ignition switch to (ACC). • If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables before 2. Select Hibernation mode within the instrument cluster connecting the charger to the battery.

  • Page 274: Body Lubrication

    272 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants ap- carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental proved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product.

  • Page 275: Wiper Blades

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 273 The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor perfor- amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR Lock mance of blades may be present with chattering, marks, Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.

  • Page 276: Exhaust System

    274 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! (Continued) The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the • A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust materials that can burn. Such materials might be system.

  • Page 277: Cooling System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 275 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic converter Cooling System will not require maintenance. However, it is important to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst WARNING! operation and prevent possible catalyst damage. • When working near the radiator cooling fan, discon- NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control sys- nect the fan motor lead or cycle the ignition switch to tems can result in civil penalties being assessed against...
  • Page 278 276 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rubber, CAUTION! cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at the • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for leaks. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
  • Page 279 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 277 • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized Adding Coolant water when mixing the water/engine coolant (anti- Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine freeze) solution. The use of lower quality water will coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS.90032) that allows reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine extended maintenance intervals.
  • Page 280 278 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Pressure Cap your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by animals or The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine children, do not store ethylene glycol-based engine coolant coolant (antifreeze), and to insure that engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant...

  • Page 281: Brake System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 279 • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow Points To Remember hoses are not kinked or obstructed. NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the from the front of the engine compartment.
  • Page 282 280 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check WARNING! Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately if • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. the brake system warning light indicates system failure. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when perform- “Maintaining Your Vehicle”...

  • Page 283: Manual Transmission

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 281 Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Main- WARNING! (Continued) taining Your Vehicle” for further information. • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate NOTE: DO NOT overfill transmission, damage can occur. the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.

  • Page 284: Rear Axle

    282 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Axle Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Axle Lubricant Level Check Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Check the exterior of the axle for evidence of gear oil Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- leakage every 12 months or 6,000 miles (10 000 km).
  • Page 285 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 283 • Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR Cleaner stiff brush. They can damage the wheel’s protective coating Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect your that helps keep them from corroding and tarnishing. paint finish.
  • Page 286 284 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) CLOTH. Used on a regular basis; this is all that is Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, required to maintain this finish. metal polishes or oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel’s protective finish.
  • Page 287 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 285 Leather Or Vinyl Seat/Trim Care And Cleaning WARNING! Leather is best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed damage the leather surface and should be removed imme- areas they may cause respiratory harm.
  • Page 288 286 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care NOTE: If the belts retract slowly, inspect the upper turning must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
  • Page 289 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 287 Aero Group (Front Splitter) — If Equipped CAUTION! The front splitter will not flex or compress against impacts Use care when approaching parking blocks, tall speed from the front. If an impact does occur, have the splitter bumps and garage curbs.
  • Page 290 288 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Wing — If Equipped WARNING! Do not operate the vehicle with the rear wing removed. Use extra caution when closing the rear deck lid on a The aerodynamic balance of this set up is unstable and can vehicle equipped with a rear wing.

  • Page 291: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 289 FUSES Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine WARNING! compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. This center contains fuses and relays. • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro- priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as the original fuse.
  • Page 292 290 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Relay Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 40 Amp Green — Starter — 40 Amp Green — CBC (Ext. Lighting #1) — 40 Amp Green — CBC (Ext. Lighting #2) — 30 Amp Pink — CBC (Lighting, Washer Pump) —...
  • Page 293 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 291 Cavity Relay Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — — 25 Amp Clear PCM-Powertrain Control Module — — 25 Amp Clear Fuel Pump — — 20 Amp ASD #1 Yellow — — 20 Amp ASD #2 Yellow — —...
  • Page 294 292 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Relay Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description G8VA — — Run/Start G8VA — — Fuel Door 43AC — — 2 Amp Grey SCCM (Forward Fuse) 43BE — — 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Module (Rear- ward Fuse) 44AC —...
  • Page 295 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 293 Cavity Relay Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description HC Micro — — Rad Fan HC Micro — — Rad Fan Relay SER/PAR HC Micro — — Starter Relay HC Micro — — Rear Window Defroster Relay HC Relay —...

  • Page 296: Vehicle Storage

    294 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check that the radiator coolant level of protection is to at CAUTION! least -20°F (-29°C). • When installing the power distribution center cover, • Make sure that all tires are inflated to the optimum it is important to ensure the cover is properly posi- pressure.
  • Page 297 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 295 the vehicle’s battery. If the vehicle is not going to be rapidly in hot temperatures. If battery voltage drops below driven in the next three weeks, perform the battery 12.10 Volts, follow the battery recharge procedure in the recharge procedure in the Service Manual.

  • Page 298: Replacement Bulbs

    296 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Message Center Indicators Serviced At Authorized Dealer Cluster LED (Serviced At Authorized Dealer) Gauge Pack Serviced At Authorized Dealer Heater Control Serviced At Authorized Dealer Interior Lamp LED (Serviced At Authorized Dealer) Courtesy Foot Well Lights Cargo Lamp (Coupe Liftgate) LED (Serviced At Authorized Dealer)

  • Page 299: Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 297 BULB REPLACEMENT Taillamp, Tail/Stop Lamp For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer. NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmospheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric condi- Rear Turn Signal Lamp tions change to allow the condensation to change back into For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.

  • Page 300: Fluid Capacities

    298 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 16 Gallons 60.6 Liters Engine Oil With Filter We recommend you use synthetic SAE 0W-40, API Certified. 11 Quarts 10.4 Liters Transmission We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. 3.4 Quarts 3.2 Liters Rear Axle...
  • Page 301 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 299 Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters. Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs. Fuel Selection We recommend you use Unleaded 91 Octane Only or Higher, 0-10% Ethanol. CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) •...

  • Page 302: Chassis

    300 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Transmission We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Trans- mission Fluid. Rear Axle We recommend you use Castrol SAF-XJ/SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear and Axle Lubricant. Brake/Clutch Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR Brake and Clutch Fluid DOT 4 Motor Vehicle.
  • Page 303 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ MAINTENANCE CHART ....303 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ....302...
  • Page 304 302 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Stop For Fuel • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or mileages specified to protect fully warmed engine is shut off.
  • Page 305 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 303 • Inspect the brake hoses. At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the suspension components. • Inspect the exhaust system. • Lubricate door hinges and check springs. • Check the engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. NOTE: Also, inspect the exhaust system if you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system, or if the exhaust •...
  • Page 306 304 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Miles: Or Months: 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 Or Kilometers: Adjust the parking brake on ve- hicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes. Change the manual transmission fluid. Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as necessary.
  • Page 307 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 305 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.

  • Page 309: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....308 Impaired (TDD/TTY) .

  • Page 310: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    308 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE YOUR VEHICLE The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy Prepare For The Appointment with our products and services. If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you.

  • Page 311: Fca Us Llc Customer Center

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 309 Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer center Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech should include the following information: Impaired (TDD/TTY) • Owner’s name and address To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the •...

  • Page 312: Warranty Information

    310 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE questions about the service contract, call the manufactur- WARNING! er’s Service Contract National Customer Hotline at 1-800- 521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800) 465-2001 English / Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only), (800) 387-9983 French). some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of The manufacturer will not stand behind any service con-...

  • Page 313: Reporting Safety Defects

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 311 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans- port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/ If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could roadsafety/.
  • Page 314 312 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and fea- tures.
  • Page 315 INDEX...
  • Page 316 314 INDEX About Your Brakes ......203 Air Conditioner Maintenance ....271 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
  • Page 317 INDEX 315 Battery.......120, 269 Camera, Rear ......95 Charging System Light .
  • Page 318 316 INDEX Windshield Wiper Blades ....273 Defroster, Rear Window ..... .110 Climate Control.
  • Page 319 INDEX 317 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..92 Oil Selection ......268, 298 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .
  • Page 320 318 INDEX Clutch Fluid ......281 Glass Cleaning ......285 Cooling System .
  • Page 321 INDEX 319 Inside Rearview Mirror ..... . .73 Lane Change And Turn Signals ....85 Instrument Cluster.
  • Page 322 320 INDEX High Beam ......86 Power Door ......20 High Beam/Low Beam Select .
  • Page 323 INDEX 321 Multi-Function Control Lever ....85 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)... .4, 311 Occupant Restraints .
  • Page 324 322 INDEX Radial Ply Tires ......222 Reporting Safety Defects..... .311 Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).
  • Page 325 INDEX 323 Seat Belts ......26, 67 Shift Speeds ......192, 195 Child Restraint .
  • Page 326 324 INDEX Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...167 Tread Wear Indicators .....226 Tilt Steering Column .
  • Page 327 INDEX 325 Uconnect Voice Command ....171 Water Uniform Tire Quality Grades ....229 Driving Through .
  • Page 328 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
  • Page 329 STICK WITH THE SPECIALISTS ® 17ZD-126-AB 17JC49-126-AA Second Edition ©2016 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. First Edition Dodge is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC. Printed in U.S.A.

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